Black Crowned Crane vs Wattled Crane
Balearica pavonina compared with Bugeranus carunculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Crowned Crane | Wattled Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica pavonina | Bugeranus carunculatus |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 108.7 cm (42.8 in) | 124.8 cm (49.1 in) |
| Weight | 3412.5 g (120.37 oz) | 7998.5 g (282.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Crowned Crane
Vulnerable
Wattled Crane
About These Birds
Black Crowned Crane
Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) is a tall 100–105 cm crane of the Sahel and West Africa. Grey body with black neck and head, red and white facial wattles, and golden crown. Inhabits wet grasslands, flooded savannas, and lake margins from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Sudan.
Wattled Crane
Wattled Crane (Bugeranus carunculatus) is Africa's largest crane at 120–175 cm. Grey above, white neck; distinctive long feathered white wattles below the chin. Inhabits large shallow Afrotropical wetlands, flooded grasslands, and Okavango-type systems. Vulnerable; fewer than 8,000 birds survive.